A to Z Index:

Children and Families

Information on fostering, adoption, childcare and children's rights in Aberdeenshire. Email: social.work@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

 

Children's Panel

We are now recruiting people from all walks of life to sit on the Children’s Panel. We’re looking for anyone over 18 who can make good, common sense decisions. Find out more about the Children's Panel and the Children's Panel Advisory Committee

 

Fostering

Sometimes there are problems at home and breakdowns in family relationships. Some children may be neglected or abused in other ways or there may have been a sudden family crisis such as an illness and there are no other relatives available to help out. This is when fostering can help. Email: adoption@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

The Care Commission inspection of Aberdeenshire's Fostering Service was undertaken in March 2008. The inspection report found that:

  • the service was committed to recognising children and young people's individual needs and characteristics
  • foster carers received regular support and were offered a range of training
  • there was clear information and guidance available

The full report is available to read here:

Adoption

Adoption is very different from how it used to be: very few young babies are available for adoption, and there is a need for secure and stable adoptive homes for children of all ages. Email: adoption@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Care Commission iInspection of Aberdeenshire's Adoption Service was undertaken in March 2008. The full Care Commission Inspection Report which found many strengths and good practice examples is available to read here:

 

Children's Rights

Anyone can ask for help from the Children's Rights Service, but the Children's Rights Officer will only get involved with the agreement of the young person.

 

Childcare Partnership

The Childcare Partnership aims to ensure that good quality, affordable childcare is available to meet the needs of all families across Aberdeenshire.

 

Childcare Information Service

The Childcare Information Service can provide information about Childcare provision for children aged 0-14, Getting Help with Childcare Costs, Pre-school education places for 3 and 4 year olds, Registering as a Childminder.

 

Child Protection Line

The Scottish Executive have launched a 24 hour national freephone Child Protection line - 0800 022 3222.

The aim is to simplify access to services and limit confusion on where to go. The number provides a single point of contact for information about child protection and refers calls direct to the appropriate services.

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